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Mounties in Lake Country are looking for additional information about two unsolved crimes that took place on July 18.
The first incident took place just before noon when police received a report of a male who was allegedly seen walking out of a grocery store with two full baskets of food.
According to the police report, the food was valued at over $600.
A store employee, plus two citizens, attempted to stop the man. They were able to retrieve the two baskets of food but the suspect got away.
The male suspect is described as Caucasian, about 50 years old and wearing a large red camping style backpack, a green light-weight coat and a blue hat.
If you recognize this man, or have additional information, contact the Lake Country RCMP at (250) 766-2288 and reference file 2022-44291.
Alternatively, you can send an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting this link.
The second unsolved crime involved a woman, aged 30 to 35, allegedly shoplifting $350 worth of alcohol from a liquor store.
Police say the woman entered the store at about 5:30 pm and reportedly took six bottles of liquor and concealed them in a beach bag before leaving without paying.
If you can identify this woman, or have additional information, call the Lake Country RCMP and reference file 2022-44557. You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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